Stovetop Oatmeal With Honey And Stewed Strawberries
This simple, yet filling oatmeal recipe is a perfect start to your day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups oatmeal - rolled oats or steel cut oats
- 1 tbsp whole wheat flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or cider vinegar
- 3 cups whole milk
- pinch unrefined salt
- 2 cups frozen strawberry halves
- 3 tbsp honey
- ⅛ cup cubed butter, to serve
Instructions
- Place the oatmeal, whole wheat flour and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add 1½ cups warm water, mix and leave somewhere warm overnight or for 8-12 hours.
- After the soaking time is up, transfer the soaked oatmeal to a heavy bottomed saucepan. Add the whole milk and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, stirring, then reduce heat and simmer, still stirring, for about 10 minutes. It should become thick and creamy. If it gets too thick for your liking, add a splash more milk. Take off the heat and cover, so it stays hot while you prepare the strawberry compote.
- In a separate small saucepan place the frozen strawberries and honey. Simmer on medium high heat, stirring, until softened - about 5 minutes. The frozen strawberries should release quite a bit of liquid, but if it looks a bit dry add a splash of water.
- Serve the hot oatmeal in a bowl, topped with the fruit compote and a dab of butter.
Notes
- the overnight soaking improves the digestibility of the oats, but it also makes them quicker to cook and gives the cooked oatmeal a creamier, smoother consistency
- instead of strawberries, you could use blackberries, blueberries or raspberries
- try using fresh fruit instead of frozen - add 1/4 cup water when stewing the fresh fruit
- add chopped nuts or shredded coconut when serving
- top with a spoon of cream instead of butter